Phyliss Frias: Volunteering in Remembrance of Her Brother
I heard about Phil’s Friends in 2017, while I was in Arizona visiting my brother, William, who was dying of pancreatic cancer. I saw the beautiful Care Package he’d received […]
Phil’s Friends’ blog is a space of encouragement and connection for those in Chicago and beyond. It shares Christ-centered stories of hope, highlights the experiences of our incredible volunteers, and offers valuable resources for individuals and families impacted by cancer.
Lois Herbig: A Cause Close to Her Heart
I first heard about Phil’s Friends over a year ago when Phil spoke at a church in Lisle. I attended his presentation and was so impressed by his story and that […]
King Gregory: A UPS Driver’s Unexpected Ministry
Every day, thousands of trucks roll out from UPS facilities across the country carrying packages to homes and businesses. For one driver, however, some of those boxes carry something far […]
Paula Satkamp: A Chance Encounter Leads to a Heart for Serving at Phil’s Friends
For many Phil’s Friends volunteers, their connection began with a simple invitation. For Paula, it began at a Farmer’s Market in downtown Kankakee, IL in 2025. “I was sitting at […]
Deb Gonnam: A Faithful Phil’s Friends Prayer Warrior
I was introduced to Phil’s Friends on Grandparents’ Day at my grandkids’ school in the fall of 2024. At one of the stations, we colored Cards of Hope and helped […]
Mary Kanak: When Sending Care Packages Creates a Circle of Service
Care Packages do more than deliver comfort—they create connections. And sometimes those connections come full circle, uniting friends in service in ways only God could orchestrate. That was the case […]
